structure + function Flashcards
1
Q
posterior cricoarytenoid
A
abduct vocal folds
2
Q
lateral cricoarytenoid
A
adduct vocal folds
3
Q
transverse arytenoid
A
complete vocal fold adduction (brings voice above whisper)
4
Q
cricothyroid
A
stretch/tense vocal folds (increase pitch of voice)
5
Q
thyroaretynoid
A
relax vocal ligaments (decrease pitch of voice)
6
Q
thyroepiglottis
A
epiglottis forward (opens larynx)
7
Q
aryepiglottis
A
epiglottis back (closes larynx)
8
Q
medulla oblongata
A
swallowing center
9
Q
nucleus tractus solitarius
A
swallowing afferent (sensory) pathway via CN IX, X, VII
10
Q
nucleus ambiguus
A
swallowing efferent (motor) pathway via CN IX, X, XII, XI